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Demonstrate that you operate according to applicable regulations and international standards to uphold human rights.
Companies are increasingly held accountable for every link in their value chains. From regulatory requirements to consumer demands, the social & ethical footprint of products and services must be managed and compliance to laws, international standards and best practices demonstrated. Fair treatment of workers is increasingly subject to new regulations and consumers consider it more and more a part of a product’s quality features.
Whether a requirement from your customers or to ensure legal compliance and demonstrate fair practices throughout your value chain, social & ethical audits will:
DNV offers a suite of audits, inspections and bespoke assessment services to companies that need independent assurance of their social and ethical performance. This includes second and third-party services for verification of alignment against local legislation, international norms or clients’ own Codes of Conduct.
Our social and ethical audits are conducted according to international best practices, and we customize the audit to address the most challenging issues and risks to individual organizations. The audits focus on areas such as human rights, labor regulations, health and safety sector issues, responsible production practices, fair and living wages, stakeholder relations, community engagement and other aspects, depending on specific needs.
Combining deep operational auditing capability, industry-specific knowledge and leadership in solutions for digital assurance, we help create confidence that the necessary requirements are met.